US20130048003A1

US20130048003A1 - Hair highlighting applicator comb

Info

Publication number: US20130048003A1
Application number: US13/199,205
Authority: US
Inventors: Peter Antons
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2011-08-23
Filing date: 2011-08-23
Publication date: 2013-02-28

Abstract

A hair highlighting applicator comb is taught which has a hollow body with comb teeth, housing a dual cartridge containing a separate viscous bleach dye compound and a formulated viscous accelerator compound with a dual plunger rod having rack teeth aligned with the dual cartridge. A lever handle is pivoted onto the comb body and includes a ratchet arm pivotally engaging the lever handle and meshing with the plunger rod rack teeth. When the handle is manually pivoted the plunger rod slides linearly forward, and compresses the cartridge forcing the separate compounds to flow between selected comb teeth. A mixer, in fluid communication between the cartridge and the teeth, forces the separate compounds to blend together highlighting a person's hair in a spaced relationship when the comb is drawn through ones hair and the lever is manually compressed simultaneously.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to hair applicators in general. More specifically to a comb having a replaceable dual cartridge incorporating a lever actuator with a fluid mixer within the comb dissipating mixed viscous bleach dye and a formulated viscous accelerator at spaced intervals between teeth when the comb is applied to a person's hair.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Previously, many types of combs have been used in endeavoring to provide an effective means to dispense hair styling solutions to the hair. Many prior art patents have accomplished the task using a squeeze bottle or a valve for a single solution, other approaches have been developed such as electric motor driven liquid dye dispensers, and electromechanical brushes for a dye requiring mixing with a catalyst.
The prior art listed below did not disclose patents that possess the novelty of the instant invention; however the following U.S. patents are considered related:


Patent Number	Inventor	Issue Date

4,090,522	Donley et al.	May 23, 1978
4,605,026	Nolin	Aug. 12, 1986
5,215,106	Choi	Jun. 1, 1993
6,260,557 B1	Yarbourgh	Jul. 17, 2001
7,055,528 B2	Shah et al.	Jun. 6, 2006
7,063,090 B2	Wang et al.	Jun. 20, 2006
7,334,583 B2	Niv	Feb. 26, 2008

Nolin in U.S. Pat. No. 4,605,026 teaches a comb for dispensing treatment solution to hair, which incorporates a frame member with groups of teeth extending perpendicular the frame creating gaps therebetween. A fluid conduit is forming interiorly of the frame with a passageway in fluid communication with a trough in the handle portion which is connected to a squeeze bottle for controlling the amount of solution dispensed.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,215,106 issued to Choi provides a hair-painting comb device with a container containing a hairstyling solution. The device comprises a number of sponge members with a tube inside and valves feeding the sponge members and also a push button dispenser at the upper portion of the solution container to control flow.
Yarbourgh in U.S. Pat. No. 6,260,557 B1 discloses a hair colorant applicator in the form of a hollow comb with a threaded receiver top that accepts standard plastic bottles of hair colorant in the inverted position. The teeth of the comb are in the form of tubes with a hollow channel in each tube terminating in an orifice at its tip. Hair colorant flows from the bottle thorough the body of the comb and exits at the tips of the tubes.
Shah et al. in U.S. Pat. No. 7,055,528 B2 teaches a dye applicator which includes a head with a reservoir and bristles in the form of sponge covered sleeves moistened by capillary action from a catalyzed dye from the reservoir. A handle is connect to the head and includes a container for receiving a dye and a second container for a catalyst compound; a pump is connected to each container and feeds a mixing chamber through a manifold. A solenoid actuates the pumps with a selector switch allowing selection of the precise application of the dye based on the task selected.
U.S. Pat. No. 7,063,090 B2 issued to Wang et al. is for a multi-functional hair-dyeing comb structure having a housing and detachable combing teeth. A liquid sac contains dye which is discharged by an electric motor.
Niv in U.S. Pat. No. 7,334,583 B2 discloses an applicator for applying a hair-treatment fluid to hair which includes a body portion and a comb portion. The body portion forms a cavity for receiving the hair-treatment material and communicates with the comb portion to apply the material to the hair pulled though the comb. A distributor valve is place in the cavity to prevent build-up of the material on the outside of the body. The distributor valve rolls and moves transversely in the cavity in response to the engagement with the hair to distribute the material more effectively.
For background purposes and as indicative of the art to which the invention is related reference may be made to the remaining cited U.S. Pat. No. 4,090,522 issued to Donley et al.

p BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Currently a person's hair is lightened by a beautician mixing two ingredients by hand into the form of a loose batter creamy mix. The ingredients consist of a bleach dye and an accelerator of peroxide in paste form. The beautician in conventional salons normally use the foil technique which is comprised of separating strands of hair about one inch wide and laying a strip of aluminum foil underneath then brushing the hair with the mix and folding the foil around the hair. Traditionally a one inch space is allowed between the foil applications and the process is repeated.
The primary object of the invention is to permit a person to accomplish hair highlighting by self administration or with the help of an untrained aide using only a self contained applicator comb. The comb contains all of the necessary ingredients and apparatus to evenly dispense a mixed dye composite. The applicator comb has teeth spaced apart the proper distance and a viscous bleach dye and a formulated viscous accelerator compound are contained within a dual cartridge. A mixer assembly is in fluid communication with the combined cartridges having a manifold conduit forming a mixing chamber, containing a mixing insert, allowing a blended compound from the cartridges to be ejected between the comb teeth. A lever actuator interfaced with the plunger rods permits precise volume control.
An important object of the invention is the ease of application since the distance of the space between the teeth is predetermined allowing a wide swath to be dyed at the same time. The mix ratio is pre-selected therefore no handling of liquids or emulsion is required.
Another object of the invention is the use of a manual lever to regulate the flow of the mixed formulation by simply squeezing the lever toward the handle. A clicking noise is created as the lever ratchet arm strikes the next tooth of the plunger permitting the user to remember the number of clicks to produce the optimum amount of the mixture according to the length of the hair to be hi' blighted.
Yet another advantage of the inventions use is that it saves money and time, as it does not require professional application at a hair salon with the only expense is that of purchasing the applicator comb at a convenient time. A dual cartridge is supplied with the device originally and the applicator comb is easily cleaned after use with water and a syringe pressurizing the internal conduits when the cartridge is removed. The entire applicator comb is formed of a clear thermoplastic resin permitting visual indication that no mixed blend remains inside. Individual dual cartridges are available to the user in a variety of colors shades and tints.
A further object is that the comb invention is completely self contained requiring no external mixing without any mess, and the only requirement is to install the dual cartridge into the mixing nozzle to have the comb ready for use.
An advantage of the invention is that the device is cost effective to start with, as it would be almost equal to the cost of the dye components itself. Since the dual cartridge is the disposable throw away after use type, therefore none of the paraphernalia normally required for highlight hair is required to be stored only the applicator comb itself.
Another object is realized by the use of a lever actuator which permits a controlled rate of flow speed allowing a user to gently squeeze the lever handle with either the right or left hand permitting the desired amount of mixed compound to be released as required for the application.
A further advantage is the ease of manufacture which utilizes the injection molding process with the comb formed in two halves then installing each half of the mixer with the mixer inserts, the spring loaded lever assembly, and the plunger rod in-between then bonding the halves together.
Finally the hair highlighting applicator comb is reusable, as it only requires a new dual cartridge which is readily available at the same retailer that furnished the comb originally or other convenient retailers handling similar hair lightening materials.
These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the subsequent detailed description of the preferred embodiment and the appended claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

FIG. 1 is a left side isometric view of the applicator comb for highlighting hair in the ready to use position in the preferred embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a right side elevation view of the applicator comb with the plunger rod and lever handle extended in the preferred embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an isometric exploded view of the applicator comb in the preferred embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an isometric view of the inside of the comb body left side half of the in the preferred embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a top elevation view of the comb body left side half, in the preferred embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an inside elevation view of the comb body left side half in the preferred embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a right end elevation view of the comb body left side half in the preferred embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a bottom elevation view of the comb body left side half in the preferred embodiment.

FIG. 9 is an isometric view of the outside of the comb body right side half in the preferred embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a top elevation view of the comb body right side half in the preferred embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a left end elevation view of the comb body right side half in the preferred embodiment.

FIG. 12 is an inside elevation view of the comb right side half in the preferred embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a bottom elevation view of the comb body right side half in the preferred embodiment.

FIG. 14 is an outside isometric view of the mixer left half completely removed from the invention for clarity.

FIG. 15 is an inside isometric view of the mixer left half shown rotated 180 degrees from FIG. 14.

FIG. 16 is an isometric view of the mixer insert completely removed from the invention for clarity.

FIG. 17 is an isometric view of the mixer top member completely removed from the invention for clarity.

FIG. 18 is an inside isometric view of the mixer right half completely removed from the invention for clarity.

FIG. 19 is an outside isometric view of the mixer right half shown rotated 180 degrees from FIG. 18.

FIG. 20 is an isometric view of the dual plunger rod of the applicator comb, completely removed from the invention for clarity.

FIG. 21 is an isometric view of the lever handle of the applicator comb, completely removed from the invention for clarity.

FIG. 22 is an isometric view of the ratchet arm of the applicator comb, completely removed from the invention for clarity.

FIG. 23 is an isometric view of the extension spring of the applicator comb, completely removed from the invention for clarity.

FIG. 24 is an isometric view of the torsion spring of the applicator comb, completely removed from the invention for clarity.

FIG. 25 is an isometric view of the dowel pin of the applicator comb, completely removed from the invention for clarity.

FIG. 26 is an isometric view of the mixer gasket of the applicator comb, completely removed from the invention for clarity.

FIG. 27 is an isometric view of dual cartridge for the dual the applicator comb.

FIG. 28 is an isometric view of one of the stoppers for the dual cartridge for the applicator comb.

FIG. 29 is a cross sectional view taken along lines 29-29 of FIG. 28.

FIG. 30 is an isometric view of one of the stopper plugs for one of the stoppers used in the dual cartridge for the applicator comb.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The best mode for carrying out the invention is presented in terms of a preferred embodiment. This preferred embodiment of a hair highlighting applicator comb 10 is shown in FIGS. 1 thorough 29 and is comprised of a hollow comb body 20 with a number of comb teeth 22 descending from the body 20, and an access opening 24 is formed above the comb teeth 22, as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2.
The comb body 20 is formed in two separate side halves each having opposed interconnecting means in the form of posts 26, pins 28 and sockets 30. The halves consist of a left side half 32, having the access opening 24 above the teeth, and a right side half 34 in essentially mirror image of the left side half 32, except for the access opening 24, and the opposed interconnecting means, 26, 28 and 30. The comb body 20 includes a handle end 36 and a comb end 38 with the handle end 36 having a linear opening 40 on an under side as illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 13, and a rectangular slot 42 on a distal handle end 36, as shown in FIG. 1.
The comb teeth 22 may be formed in any number preferably from 4 to 60 teeth with 12 teeth found to be ideal. The teeth 22 are formed as a half tooth in the left and right side half 32 and 34 and are permanently bonded together at the assembly of the comb body 20 each forming a dense and stiff tooth member.
A dual cartridge 44 is removeably positioned within the comb body 20 through the access opening 24 and consists of a first tube 46 and a second tube 48 connected longitudinally together. Each tube 46 and 48 individually have one end formed with a reduced neck 50 and a nozzle 52 and, an opposed end having a full diameter open end 54, as shown in FIG. 27. A lifting tab 56 is integrally formed on a rear outside surface of the first tube 46, for lifting and removing the cartridge 44 from the comb body 20. The cartridge tubes 46 and 48 each contain separate compounds therein; with the first tube 46 having a viscous bleach dye compound 58 of a selected color and the second tube 48 a formulated viscous accelerator compound. It should be understood that the compounds may be reversed in the tubes 46 and 48.
A resilient dual mixer gasket 62, shown in FIGS. 3 and 26, is plugged into both the first cartridge tube nozzle 52 and second cartridge tube nozzle 52 at the same time when the cartridge 44 is inserted into the applicator comb 10 through the access opening 24 sealing the junction. An individual resilient stopper 64 is placed in the full diameter opening 54 of each cartridge tube 46 and 48 with each stopper 64 having an irregular shaped hole 66 therein for releasing air pressure when the cartridge 44 is originally filled with the liquid compound 60 and 62. A stopper plug 65 is inserted in the irregular shaped hole 66 to seal each cartridge tube 46 and 48.
A dual plunger rod 68 has a number of rack teeth 70 spaced in a straight line, and the plunger rod 68 is slideably disposed within the comb body 20 in linear alignment with the dual cartridge 44. The plunger rod rack teeth 70 face downwardly from the comb body handle end 36. A downwardly angled gripping flange 71 is formed on a distal end of the dual plunger rod 68 which extends outwardly from the comb body 20 through the rectangular slot 42 formed within the body, as illustrated in FIG. 1. An extension spring 72 is attached between the comb body 20 and the dual plunger rod 68 which draws the plunger rod 68 into the dual cartridge 44 while maintaining a linear force until incrementally released by manual operation of a lever handle 74.
The lever handle 74 has a first end 76 and a second end 78, with the first end 76 pivoted onto the comb body 20 adjacent to the comb teeth 22. A ratchet arm 80 pivotally engages the second end 78 of the lever handle 74 with the ratchet arm 80 meshing with the plunger rod rack teeth 70. The linear opening 40 is sufficiently wide to receive the ratchet arm 80 when engaging the plunger rod rack teeth 70 and the comb end 38 is sufficiently wide to house the dual plunger rod 68 in a side by side horizontal configuration. The lever handle 74 is pivotally attached to the comb body 20 with the integrally formed post 26 having a mating socket 30.
The ratchet arm 80, illustrated in FIG. 22, includes a few ratchet arm teeth 82 configured to mate with the dual plunge rod rack teeth 70. A dowel pin 84, depicted in FIG. 25, pivotally attaches the ratchet arm 80 to the lever handle 74. Further a torsion spring 86, shown in FIG. 24, is attached to the dowel pin 84 to urge the ratchet arm teeth 82 to continually mesh with the plunge rod rack teeth 70 until released by the manual compression on the lever handle 74 against the handle end 36 of the comb body 20.
A mixer 88 is in fluid communication between the dual cartridge 44 and the comb teeth 22, which forces the separate viscous bleach dye and formulated viscous accelerator compounds 58 and 60 to blend together forming a paste. The mixer 88 consists of a mixer left half 90 and a mixer right half 92, as illustrated in FIGS. 14, 15, 18 and 19, which are permanently bonded and mated together prior to being placed within the comb body 20.
When the mixer left half 90 and the mixer right half 92 are mated together a mixing chamber 94 is formed, as shown in FIGURES. 15 and 18 and a mixer insert 96 is installed. The mixer left half 90 and the mixer right half 92 each have an opposed manifold groove 98 therein, such that when mated together form a complete manifold conduit connecting from the dual cartridge 44 through the mixer insert 96 in the mixing chamber 94, to a number of comb teeth root junctions 100 which are each spaced apart from a pair of the comb body teeth 22. While the number of teeth root junctions 100 may be any amount there must be at least two junctions 100. A mixer top fitting 102, shown in FIG. 17, is positioned on the combined mixer left half 90 and mixer right half 92 and is in fluid communication with the dual cartridge 44 and the mixing chamber 94.
The comb body 20, dual cartridge 44, dual plunger 68, lever handle 74, ratchet arm 82 and the complete mixer assembly 88, 96 and 102 are formed of thermoplastic resin selected from the group consisting of cellulose, phenolic, phenylene oxide, polycarbonate, polyester, polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, acetyl, polyimide and poly vinyl chloride in a transparent, translucent or opaque visual category. Transparent thermoplastic resin is preferred
In operation the hair highlighting applicator comb 10 is used to streak a person's hair in a spaced highlighting relationship. The subject's hair should be dry and the cartridge 44 removed from the wrapper. The plunger rod 68 is pulled out away from the handle end 36 until it stops and the lever handle 74 is compressed into the handle end 36 where the ratchet arm 80 pushes, by its spring loaded action, into the plunger rod 68 in front of its integral rack teeth 70. The cartridge 44 is then inserted into the access opening 24 where the extension spring 72 urges the plunger rod 68 against the cartridge resilient stopper 64 but not sufficiently to expel any viscous bleach dye and formulated viscous accelerator compound 58 and 60 at this time as the ratchet arm 80 has sufficient force to retain the plunger rod 68 from further movement.
When ready for use the lever handle 74 is pulled away from the comb handle end 36 and the comb 10 is drawn through the selected area of hair while simultaneously compressing lever handle 74 against the handle end 36 of the comb 10 thereby releasing the mixed viscous bleach dye and formulated viscous accelerator compound 58 and 60 under the influence of the extension spring 72. When the handle 74 is manually pivoted upward into the comb body 20 the plunger rod 68 slides linearly forward, under the urging of the ratchet arm 80, and compresses the cartridge 44 interior forcing the blended compounds 58 and 60 to flow between selected comb teeth 22 in a controlled manner. A clicking noise is created as the spring loaded lever ratchet arm 80 strikes the next rack tooth 70 of the plunger rod 68 indicating functional operation and volume control of the blended, soft, homogeneous emulsion compound 58 and 60 which is easily understood by the user.
When the process is completed and the mixed compound is depleted, the cartridge 44 may be removed by pulling the plunger rod 68 outwardly to its open at rest reset position with the lever handle 74 compressed, at that point the cartridge 44 may be detached through the access opening 24 by gripping and pulling on the lifting tab 56.
The entire comb 10 may be easily cleaned with water after use, however a syringe filled with water for pressurizing the internal conduits may be required in some special circumstances. As the entire applicator comb 10 is formed of a clear thermoplastic resin visual indication that no individual compound or viscous bleach dye mixture still remains inside. Replacement dual cartridges may be obtained in a variety of colors shades and tints.
While the invention has been described in complete detail and pictorially shown in the accompanying drawings, it is not to be limited to such details, since many changes and modifications may be made to the invention without departing from the spirit and scope thereof. Hence, it is described to cover any and all modifications and forms which may come within the language and scope of the appended claims.

Element Designation

10 hair highlighting applicator comb
20 comb body
22 comb teeth (of 20)
24 access opening (in 20)
26 posts (in 20)
28 pins (in 20)
30 sockets (in 20)
32 left side half (of 20)
34 right side half (of 20)
36 handle end (of 20)
38 comb end (of 20)
40 linear opening (in 20)
42 rectangular slot (in 20)
44 dual cartridge (in 20)
46 first tube (of 44)
48 second tube (of 44)
50 reduced neck (on 46 & 48)
52 nozzle (on 46 & 48)
54 full diameter opening (on 46 & 48)
56 lifting tab (on 44)
58 viscous bleach dye compound (in 46)
60 formulated viscous accelerator compound (in 48)
62 dual mixer gasket (interface with 52)
64 resilient stopper (in 54)
65 stopper plug (in 64)
66 irregular shaped hole (in 64)
68 dual plunger rod
70 rack teeth (on 68)
71 gripping flange (formed on 68)
72 extension spring (between 20 & 68)
74 lever handle
76 first end (of 74)
78 second end (of 74)
80 ratchet arm (connected to 74)
82 ratchet arm teeth (in 80)
84 dowel pin (connecting 74 to 80)
86 torsion spring (on 84)
88 mixer
90 mixer left half (of 88)
92 mixer right half (of 88)
94 mixing chamber (formed in 90 & 92)
96 mixer insert (in 94)
98 manifold groove (in 90 & 92)
100 comb teeth root junction (between 22)
102 mixer top fitting on 90 & 92)

Claims

1. A hair highlighting applicator comb which comprises:

a comb body with teeth, a dual cartridge containing a separate viscous bleach dye and a formulated viscous accelerator compound that is positioned in the comb body, a dual plunger rod with rack teeth align with the dual cartridge, a lever handle and a ratchet arm pivotally mesh with the plunger rod rack teeth, when the lever handle is pivoted, the plunger rod compresses the cartridge forcing the compounds to flow between selected comb teeth, through a mixer, in fluid communication between the cartridge and the teeth, causing the separate viscous bleach dye and the formulated viscous accelerator compounds to blend together streaking hair when the comb is drawn through ones hair and the lever handle is simultaneously compressed.

2. A hair highlighting applicator comb which comprises:

a comb body having a plurality of comb teeth,

a dual cartridge containing separate a viscous bleach dye and a formulated viscous accelerator compound positioned within the comb body,

a dual plunger rod having rack teeth disposed within the comb body aligned with the dual cartridge,

a lever handle pivoted onto the comb body, and a ratchet arm pivotally engaging the lever handle meshing with the plunger rod rack teeth, such that when the lever handle is manually pivoted the plunger rod slides linearly forward, compressing the cartridge therefore forcing the compounds to flow between selected comb teeth, and

a mixer, in fluid communication between the cartridge and the teeth, forcing the separate viscous bleach dye and formulated viscous accelerator compounds to blend together streaking a person's hair in a spaced highlighting relationship when the applicator comb is drawn through ones hair and the lever is manually compressed simultaneously.

3. A hair highlighting applicator comb which comprises:

a hollow comb body having a plurality of comb teeth descending from the body, the body further having an access opening above the comb teeth,

a dual cartridge containing a separate viscous bleach dye compound and a formulated viscous accelerator compound therein, with the cartridge removeably positioned within the comb body through the access opening,

a dual plunger rod having a plurality of rack teeth spaced in a straight line, the plunger rod slideably disposed within the comb body in linear alignment with the dual cartridge,

a lever handle having a first end and a second end, with the first end pivoted onto the comb body adjacent to the comb teeth, and a ratchet arm pivotally engaging the second end of the lever handle with the ratchet arm meshing with the plunger rod rack teeth, such that when the handle is manually pivoted into the comb body the plunger rod slides linearly forward, under the urging of the ratchet arm, and compresses the cartridge interior forcing the cartridge compounds to flow between selected comb teeth in a controlled manner, and

a mixer, in fluid communication between the cartridge and the comb teeth, which forces the separate viscous bleach dye compound and formulated viscous accelerator compound to blend together forming a soft homogeneous emulsion paste streaking a person's hair in a spaced highlighting relationship when the applicator comb is drawn through ones hair and the lever handle is manually compressed simultaneously.

4. The hair highlighting applicator comb as recited in claim 3 wherein said comb body further comprises two separate side halves each having opposed interconnecting means, a left side half having said access opening above the teeth and a right side half in essentially mirror image of the left side, except for the access opening, and the opposed interconnecting means, which are defined as a plurality of posts, pins and sockets.

5. The hair highlighting applicator comb as recited in claim 4 wherein said comb teeth further comprises from at least 4 teeth to no more than 60 teeth with each tooth bonded together, said left side half and said right side half forming an integral rigid tooth member.

6. The hair highlighting applicator comb as recited in claim 3 wherein said comb body further comprises a handle end and a comb end with the handle end having an opening on an under side sufficiently wide to receive said ratchet arm when engaging said plunger rod rack teeth, and the comb end sufficiently wide to house said dual plunger rod in a side by side horizontal configuration.

7. The hair highlighting applicator comb as recited in claim 3 wherein said dual cartridge further comprises:

a first tube and a second tube connected longitudinally together each tube individually having one end formed with a reduced neck and a nozzle and, an opposed end having a full diameter open end,

a lifting tab integrally formed on a rear outside surface of the first tube, for lifting and removing said cartridge from said comb body, and

the first tube having a viscous bleach dye compound of a selected color and the second tube a viscous accelerator compound, or the compounds may be reversed in each tube.

8. The hair highlighting applicator comb as recited in claim 7 further comprising:

a resilient dual mixer gasket attached to said first cartridge tube nozzle and said second cartridge tube nozzle in concert,

an individual resilient stopper in each first cartridge tube and each second cartridge tube with each stopper having an irregular shaped hole therein for releasing air pressure when said cartridge is originally filled with said viscous compound, and

a stopper plug is inserted in the irregular shaped hole to seal each first cartridge tube and each second cartridge tube.

9. The hair highlighting applicator comb as recited in claim 3 wherein said dual plunger rod having a plurality of rack teeth spaced in a straight line further having said plurality of rack teeth facing downwardly from said comb body handle, and a downwardly angled gripping flange formed on a distal end of said plunger rod, also said dual plunger rod extending outwardly from said comb body through a rectangular slot formed within said comb body.

10. The hair highlighting applicator comb as recited in claim 3 further comprising an extension spring attached between said comb body and said dual plunger rod for drawing said dual plunger rod into said dual cartridge while maintaining a linear force until incrementally released by said lever handle operation.

11. The hair highlighting applicator comb as recited in claim 3 wherein said lever handle is pivotally attached to said comb body with an integrally formed post having a mating socket.

12. The hair highlighting applicator comb as recited in claim 3 wherein said ratchet arm further comprises:

a plurality of ratchet arm teeth configured to mate with said dual plunge rod rack teeth,

a dowel pin pivotally attached between said ratchet arm and said lever handle, and

a torsion spring attached to the dowel pin for urging the plurality of ratchet arm teeth to continually mesh with said dual plunge rod rack teeth until released by said lever handle.

13. The hair highlighting applicator comb as recited in claim 3 wherein said mixer further comprises a mixer left half and a mixer right half mated together within said comb body.

14. The hair highlighting applicator comb as recited in claim 13 wherein said mixer left half and said mixer right half mated together form a mixing chamber therein.

15. The hair highlighting applicator comb as recited in claim 14 further comprises a mixer insert disposed within said mixing chamber.

16. The hair highlighting applicator comb as recited in claim 15 wherein said mixer left half and said mixer right half further comprise each half having an opposed manifold groove therein, when mated together form a complete manifold conduit connecting from said dual cartridge through said mixer insert, in said mixing chamber, to a specific location adjacent to said comb teeth, wherein the specific location is a plurality of comb teeth root junctions which are each spaced apart from a pair of said comb body teeth.

17. The hair highlighting applicator comb as recited in claim 16 wherein said plurality of teeth root junctions further comprise at least two comb teeth root junctions.

18. The hair highlighting applicator comb as recited in claim 14 further comprising a mixer top positioned onto said mixer left half and said mixer right half when mated together, in fluid communication with said dual cartridge and said mixing chamber.

19. The hair highlighting applicator comb as recited in claim 3 wherein said comb body, said dual cartridge, said dual plunger, said lever handle, said ratchet arm and said mixer are formed of thermoplastic resin selected from the group consisting of cellulose, phenolic, phenylene oxide, polycarbonate, polyester, polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, acetyl, polyimide and poly vinyl chloride.

20. The hair highlighting applicator comb as recited in claim 3 wherein said comb body, said dual cartridge, said dual plunger, said lever handle, said ratchet arm and said mixer are visually transparent.